Chest - Cedar - Turkmen Yurt Chest 22/1

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Antique Turkmen wedding chest from northern Afghanistan, titled Turkmen Jurten Truhe 22/1, made of cedar wood, in a historic Antik style with an estimated period of 1910–1920, dimensions about 106 cm wide, 79 cm high and 41 cm deep, in good restored condition.

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Ancient Turkmen wedding yurt chest from northern Afghanistan, 19th century.

This unique antique piece is not mass-produced industrial ware, but high-quality handcrafted workmanship with many lovingly detailed features. All parts are hand-carved from solid wood.

Ancient Turkmen chest with a side sliding lock.

Width: approx. 106 cm
Height: approx. 79 cm
Depth: approx. 41 cm

Weight: 25 kg

Condition: Fully restored.

This Oriental wedding chest is a genuine one-of-a-kind piece. A dream from the realm of 1001 Nights.

*Due to photography and handcrafting, color variations may occur.

*Decorations are not part of the offer.

Seller's Story

Large selection of Afghan, Boho and Bohemian, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Oriental Islamic art: rugs, kilims, wall rugs, textiles, jewellery, wooden art, brass and copper articles.
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Ancient Turkmen wedding yurt chest from northern Afghanistan, 19th century.

This unique antique piece is not mass-produced industrial ware, but high-quality handcrafted workmanship with many lovingly detailed features. All parts are hand-carved from solid wood.

Ancient Turkmen chest with a side sliding lock.

Width: approx. 106 cm
Height: approx. 79 cm
Depth: approx. 41 cm

Weight: 25 kg

Condition: Fully restored.

This Oriental wedding chest is a genuine one-of-a-kind piece. A dream from the realm of 1001 Nights.

*Due to photography and handcrafting, color variations may occur.

*Decorations are not part of the offer.

Seller's Story

Large selection of Afghan, Boho and Bohemian, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Oriental Islamic art: rugs, kilims, wall rugs, textiles, jewellery, wooden art, brass and copper articles.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
25 g
Wood type
Cedar
Title additional information
Turkmen Yurt Chest 22/1
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
79 cm
Width
106 cm
Depth
41 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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